Government

The City of Valparaiso has named Max Rehlander as Interim Engineering Director and Bill Laird as  Interim Chief Deputy Engineer, announced Mayor Matt Murphy. “Both Max and Bill have demonstrated  their excellence and engineering expertise...

Work on Canadian National railroad crossings continues in Valparaiso, requiring short-term closures  and detours as upgrades continue. “We continue to work closely with Canadian National to facilitate  projects that improve crossings for...

Admirers of the historic Civic Auditorium will have the opportunity to purchase a piece of it to own forever, according Civic & Events Director Brett Binversie. The Civic's antique seating sections will be available for sale through an online...

After months of intensive discussion, yesterday marked the City of La Porte's deadline with regards to the annexation of the 39 North Conservancy District, according to Mayor Tom Dermody. The city is committed to its strategy and plan for the future,...

To further promote neighborhood engagement, the City of Valparaiso is hosting a Neighborhood Workshop on Wednesday, June 14, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Valparaiso City Hall, 166 Lincolnway. Neighborhood Workshops provide an opportunity for neighborhood...

Each school year, Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy puts together a Youth Council composed of students entering 11th grade. These students represent the city’s youth, build leadership skills, interact with local elected and appointed city officials, and...

It may have been overcast, but the annual Mayor’s Youth Council Color Fun Run was a brilliant success. With more than double the attendees from the year prior, there was nothing but laughter and shouts of glee as almost 500 participants worked...

The City of Hammond’s Gaming Advisory Committee is set to award over $500,000 this year to qualifying non-profits, which will put the total amount of money awarded to over $11M since its inception. Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. started a de facto...

In anticipation of transformative downtown projects, the City of Valparaiso is sharing staging details for the Lincoln Highway Garage, The Linc and related infrastructure improvements to enhance sidewalks, streetscape and underground utilities. “We...

Raising the next generation is crucial for every job field, and investing in the leadership of tomorrow is especially important to the City of Valparaiso. This is why the City of Valparaiso has hosted its annual Student Government Day in conjunction...